KidMed FAQs
 
  Q. What is KidMed?  
  A. KidMed is a program of Louisiana Medicaid that provides preventative health care for Medicaid covered children under the age of 18. The goal of KidMed is to find and treat health problems early and to ensure that healthy children stay that way. KidMed gives children medical exams every so often, including hearing and vision checks after age 4. KidMed gives immunizations at the appropriate ages and includes lab tests to look for certain common problems.  
  Q. How does KidMed work?  
  A. Each child is linked to a KidMed provider chosen by the parent or guardian. That provider will see the child for KidMed screenings at certain ages, making sure that child is seen for further care if any problems are found. That provider will also remind the parent when the child is due to come into the office for the next KidMed screening.  
  Q. Will I lose the medical card if my children get KidMed?  
  A. No- KidMed services are a part of the Medicaid services available with the medical card. And there are no extra eligibility requirements to meet for children under 18 to have KidMed services.  
  Q. If my children get LaCHIP, do they get KidMed?  
  A. Children who are certified through LaCHIP may receive the full range of Medicaid services, including KidMed services.  
  Q. My case worker filled out a KidMed form when I applied for Medicaid. Do I still have to do anything to have my children in KidMed?  
  A. If you have not been called or contacted by a KidMed representative, you may contact the KidMed office at 1-800-259-4444 to let a KidMed representative know who you want your children's KidMed provider to be.  
  Q. My child is very healthy. Why does he/she need another KidMed exam?  
  A. KidMed helps your child stay healthy by looking for problems before you child get sicks. These screening exams help to find things in the very beginning, while they may be easier to take care of. KidMed exams can help keep your child healthy!  
  Q. Can all my children have KidMed medical and dental checkups?  
  A. Yes - All Medicaid-covered children and youth under age 18 are eligilbe for KidMed services, which include medical and dental checkups.  
  Q. How often should my child get a KidMed exam?  
  A. This depends on the age of your child. KidMed recommends screenings at the following ages:  
  Newborn   2 years  
  2 months   3 years  
  4 months   4 years  
  6 months   5 years  
  9 months   6 years  
  12 months   Every 2 years after age 6  
  15 months   Dental checkups are recommended yearly  
  18 months      
         
  Q. How do I know if my child's doctor is in the KidMed program?  
  A. KidMed representatives at 1-800-259-4444 can tell you if your child's doctor is a KidMed provider and can tell you who the KidMed providers are in your area.  
  Q. What if my child no longer wants to go to a pediatrician? Can I change to another KidMed provider?  
  A. Yes, you may choose another KidMed provider for your child by calling the Louisiana KidMed hotline at 1-800-259-4444.  
  Q. What do I do if we move away from my child's KidMed clinic?  
  A. You can contact the Louisiana KidMed hotline at 1-800-259-4444. A KidMed representative will help you select a provider in your area who will perform KidMed services for your child.  
 
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